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Gardendale, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardendale area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. Soap Factory has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $554. Here are the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap FactoryS1Studio,1BA$554
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$599
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$793

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $1.36 price per square foot 135 E Ridgewood Ct Model at 135 E Ridgewood Ct, Unit 135 E in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas starting at $800 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Near Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
135 E Ridgewood Ct, Unit 135 E135 E Ridgewood Ct3BR,2BA$1.36
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
2004 Monterey St, Unit 12004 Monterey St2BR,1BA$1.16
1107 W Russell Pl, Unit 1 BR1107 W Russell Pl1BR,1BA$1.06
426 W Huisache Ave, Unit Apartment426 W Huisache Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
Loma Vista LoftsUnit A_FHA1BR,1BA$1.57
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardendale

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardendale?

There are currently 311 Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX with pricing that ranges from $529 to $18,900. There are also 129 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardendale ranging from $575 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gardendale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gardendale ranges from $575 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,560.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gardendale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gardendale range from $925 to $18,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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